Burda Style For people who sew
Description
This was a dress I made to go to a friends wedding. I wanted something flattering and 50s inspired with a full skirt and petticoat.
I drafted the pattern so that the princess seams at the bust and side back followed through to the shoulder straps to give a fluid line. This actual dress had to be made in my day off so it actually took 12 hours of constant sewing!
The silk/cotton fabric is from Goldhawk Road in London and feels amazing.
The dress is lined in white cotton and the petticoat is made from tulle and cotton with a ribbon trim.
I have blogged about it here: http://wp.me/p2o8lQ-2w
Material Notes
red silk/cotton mix with dots. white cotton lining. invisible zip with hooks and eyes
Difficulty
Intermediate
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Sep 3, 2012, 07.35 PMby caireen
That’s just so gorgeous! I love the colour!
Sep 3, 2012, 08.45 AMby Guduline
Very nice!
Sep 3, 2012, 05.15 AMby Lydiamr26
very pretty
Sep 2, 2012, 09.53 PMby mahaila
Such a cute dress! Perfect for a wedding. Love the colour too!
Sep 2, 2012, 04.52 PMby Matidie
I definitely love the fabric !
Sep 2, 2012, 01.29 PMby laracrj
Oo very nice! I love the way you’ve done the princess seams. Gorgeous fabric too!